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A chef school near Johannesburg and the West Rand
The Chef School is in Oatlands, Krugersdorp, on Gauteng's West Rand, west of Johannesburg and close to Roodepoort and Randfontein. Diploma classes run Monday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 13:00, which makes a commute practical for three mornings a week.

Where is The Chef School?
The school is at 2 Du Plessis Street, Oatlands, Krugersdorp, 1739, in the Mogale City area of the West Rand.
Students come from across the West Rand and western Johannesburg, including Roodepoort, Randfontein and surrounding suburbs.
Does the timetable work with a commute?
Diploma classes run three mornings a week, Monday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 13:00. Travelling in on three days, rather than five, keeps the commute manageable and leaves afternoons and the rest of the week free.
Travel time depends on where you start and the time of day. There is parking at the school.
Why train on the West Rand?
- A dedicated school with its own professional training kitchen
- Individual cooking stations and commercial equipment
- Accredited City & Guilds of London training since 2001
- Morning classes that fit around work and family
Short courses and team building for Johannesburg groups
Companies and groups from Johannesburg and the West Rand book four-hour short courses for team building and celebrations. Private group bookings are arranged on request.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Chef School from Johannesburg?
The school is in Krugersdorp on the West Rand, west of Johannesburg. Travel time depends on where you start and the time of day.
Are classes offered in Johannesburg itself?
No. All classes take place at the school in Oatlands, Krugersdorp.
Is there parking at the school?
Yes, there is parking at the school.
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